In compiling the list, Computerworld conducted surveys at approximately 375 companies and collected information about average salary and bonus increases, percentage of IT staffers promoted, IT staff turnover rates, training and development, and the percentage of women and minorities in IT staff and management positions. Additionally, Computerworld surveyed a total of 27,779 IT employees on topics such as satisfaction with training and development programs, compensation, benefits and work/life balance.

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The magazine says SAS was chosen for its flexibility with work schedules and employee recognition programs, while Quintiles was chosen for its team structure and use of collaborative technology such as video conferencing.

Other companies with Triangle presences ranked highly, such as Qualcomm (No. 8) and Monsanto (No. 25). Detroit-based Quicken Loans was named the top place to work.

To qualify for the ranking, companies had to have a minimum of 40 IT employees. Companies based outside the U.S. had to have a minimum of 300 total employees at a U.S. headquarters and a minimum of 40 IT employees in the U.S., and at least 50% of their IT employees had to be based in the U.S.